Very Good
#3057 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Blue Oak Elementary
Elementary School · Buckeye Union Elementary · Cameron Park, CA
A Buckeye Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2391 Merrychase Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682
- Math 57% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Oak Elementary score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue Oak Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average560/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,621
Median home value
$682,100
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
39.9%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95682; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Green Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buckeye Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Oak Elementary is listed in Buckeye Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Oak Elementary
Blue Oak Elementary is a public elementary school in Cameron Park, CA, part of Buckeye Union Elementary, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,057 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Oak Elementary
What grades does Blue Oak Elementary serve?
Blue Oak Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Blue Oak Elementary?
Blue Oak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Oak Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue Oak Elementary rank in CA?
Blue Oak Elementary ranks #3,057 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Blue Oak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Oak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blue Oak Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Oak Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Blue Oak Elementary a charter school?
No, Blue Oak Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Oak Elementary a Title I school?
No, Blue Oak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Oak Elementary?
24.9% of students at Blue Oak Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (530) 676-0164
- Area population (ZIP 95682)
- 29,249
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95682; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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